The Carolina Panthers were one of the most active teams in free agency by signing three of the Top-10 free agents according to our A to Z Sports Top-100 free agent rankings in DE Jaelan Phillips, LB Devin Lloyd, and LT Rasheed Walker.
The Carolina Panthers did really well in NFL free agency. They signed good players at mostly good deals. However, when it's all said and done, they will undoubtedly have regrets, as all teams do.
The Carolina Panthers currently have one of the best outside cornerback duos in the entire NFL. Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson combined for an impressive 10 interceptions (including playoffs) and 32 pass breakups in 2025.
The Carolina Panthers addressed so many needs in free agency that they now have almost total flexibility in the NFL draft. They can almost take the best player available regardless of position, although tight end and safety might still carry a bit of weight.
The Carolina Panthers are ready to fully step into the light, and with that comes expectation. Winning the NFC South in 2025 wasn’t a fluke. That said, it also wasn’t a guarantee of what comes next.
Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.
Earlier this month, the Panthers signed quarterback and former first-round pick Kenny Pickett . That transaction seemed to point Andy Dalton out of Charlotte, and indeed, the club dealt the veteran passer to the Eagles shortly after the Pickett signing.
The Carolina Panthers have done a ton of work to fix their defense over the last two offseasons. The vast majority of the rampant spending has gone to that defense that allowed the most points in NFL history in 2024.
The Carolina Panthers are a pretty improved team after free agency. Or, they're not really, depending on who you ask. Plenty of NFL outlets believe the Panthers got a lot better, while others aren't so sure.
The Carolina Panthers haven't exactly had quarterback stability over the last several years. Following the Cam Newton era, the Panthers cycled through several retread options before going all-in on Bryce Young.
Florida DT Caleb Banks has eight top 30 visits scheduled, including with the Falcons. (Zach Goodall) Florida CB Devin Moore will take a 30 visit with the Falcons.
The Panthers’ recently signed OT Rasheed Walker was arrested on January 23 by New York City’s Port Authority Police and charged with possession of a firearm after not having proper credentials at LaGuardia Airport’s security check.
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
The Carolina Panthers have seen quite a few players, coaches, and executives leave and join the Buffalo Bills. Brandon Beane, Joe Brady, and Sean McDermott are all former Panthers.
The Carolina Panthers brought back every single member of their offensive line from 2024 to 2025. Plenty of them played, as injuries forced them into double-digit combinations of linemen during the year.
Dave Canales’s team may have ended the 2025 losing their last three outings, including a hard-fought 34-31 home setback to the Los Angeles Rams in the wild card loss.
After free agency, the Carolina Panthers no longer truly need an edge rusher, linebacker, or offensive tackle in the first round of the NFL draft. They've bought themselves exceptional flexibility there, so they can take almost anyone at 19.
New Carolina Panthers left tackle Rasheed Walker told reporters during his introductory press conference Thursday that a gun charge against him from early this year is being dismissed.
In this mock draft, the Carolina Panthers add an explosive passing target to improve their passing attack while also adding more young pieces to reinforce their defense.
The Carolina Panthers have signed a ton of free agents, but there are still plenty who could be nice upgrades. Stefon Diggs, perhaps surprisingly, is still available.
Recently, analyst Zoltán Buday of Pro Football Focus gave his thoughts on each team’s work in free agency. He boiled it down to his favorite and least favorite move by the clubs.
Despite going all-out in free agency, the Carolina Panthers still have needs. They're still operating at a talent deficit when compared to the Rams and Seahawks of the NFL world, and there are positions that could stand to have a better starter.
The Carolina Panthers have been one of the most aggressive teams this offseason. They’ve made noise early with a clear intent to take the next step. Many analysts and podcasts have praised Dan Morgan and the front office.
In January, Rasheed Walker was arrested at LaGuardia Airport after he attempted to check an unloaded handgun without the necessary paperwork. That resulted in charges on two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon along with criminal possession of a firearm.